Hi all,
I’m so delighted to discover this website/forum exists! I’ve been struggling with restlessness caused by thoracic spine pain for some time (waking up 5-6 times a night), and have gone through many different configurations to try and resolve the issue with only minimal improvement. My current set up is, essentially, mimicking a zero gravity sleep position without the adjustable mattress (folded up mattress topper under my legs, five or six pillows arrayed to prop up my back)
I’ve spent the past week reading every article on the website, and am thinking about buying an all-latex mattress with a very firm support layer and a very soft comfort layer. What has led me to this conclusion is my sleeping position (fall asleep on my back, but shift to my sides through the night), my build (6’2", athletic, very broad shoulders, 4+inches when measured from under the arm, weighing 215-220 lbs, tendency toward anterior pelvic tilt (lower back pain if I don’t sleep with a pillow under my legs).
Some questions I had (and I’d love any feedback/alternate suggestions from anyone reading!):
-In one of the articles, it mentions that sometimes a mattress with two zones would be beneficial for my particular body type. Is this recommended?
-Would I be better suited to a medium density latex given my weight? I’ve been looking at a SleepEZ 13" mattress with two 3 inch layers of soft talalay and two 3 inch layers of extra firm dunlop.
-Would anyone recommend a hybrid mattress for my particular situation? I’m open to hybrid but it seems from my reading that all latex will do a fine job.
-A contradiction I’ve been struggling with is: with a broad/heavy upper body, if I’m laying on my back I need support to prevent my shoulders from caving in as my body sinks in to the mattress, so, firmness. However, then if I am lying on my side, if the mattress is firm there is immense shoulder pain due to no room for my shoulders to sink in to the mattress. If anyone has figured out a solution to this problem, I’d love to hear it!
-I’d love to hear experiences from anyone with my similar body type and what worked for you.
I’ll be going to a local store (organic bedroom) to try out some latex mattresses soon, but just thought I’d ask for some help here as well. Appreciate anyone who takes the time to comment, and am so thankful for this website and all the dedicated contributors to this forum!
Thanks